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It's Draft Time Last night, I participated in a 5x5 roto league on Yahoo. It was a standard roster re-draft league, so the results should be useful for most owners. While auction leagues keep getting bigger, I'm old school. I like them snake drafts. Let’s run through the draft and talk strategy. My overall approach […]
Full Story »Dynasty / Keeper Deeper Dive: Dylan Bundy
Pitching is so deep these days I'm not sure why anyone in the fantasy community is focusing on the prospects to be honest. Sure, you may be lucky and catch the next Jose Fernandez. However, there's a reason Fernandez is so special. It's not often prospects pan out as well as he has, and even […]
Full Story »Carlos Carrasco (SP, CLE) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target ~130 Overall ANALYSIS: Two years removed from Tommy John surgery, former top prospect Carlos Carrasco finally enjoyed a breakout year for the Indians in 2014. He flourished once he was inserted into the Indians’ starting rotation, posting a 1.72 ERA while striking out 86 in the 78.2 IP after the All-Star break. Carrasco was […]
Full Story »Nick Castellanos (3B, DET) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target ~200 Overall ANALYSIS: Last year, Nick Castellanos carried extra hype in my fantasy leagues, so there was no way I was spending a draft pick on him. Now, he’s basically fallen off the fantasy baseball radar. Still only 22, Castellanos managed to hit .259 with 12 HR, despite a .326 BABIP and a crazy […]
Full Story »Alex Rios (OF, KC) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target ~120 Overall ANALYSIS: Alex Rios might not reach his career high stolen bases of 42 last year, but Rios will very likely net 30+ SB for the Royals. Ned Yost loves to run, so Rios should see plenty of opportunities. When you consider his .275 BA and 15-20 HR, you are looking at a great OF option. […]
Full Story »Steve Pearce (1B / OF, BAL) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target Mid to Late in All Leagues ANALYSIS: Steve Pearce took a while to push himself on to the scene of fantasy relevance. A long and winding path led him to the Baltimore Orioles, where he quietly hit 21 homers and added a .293 batting average in 102 games last year. With the departure […]
Full Story »Jarred Cosart Under Investigation by MLB
Marlins starting pitcher Jarred Cosart is under investigation by MLB for alleged gambling activities, according to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN. Cosart, who was acquired from the Houston Astros last July, has found himself in hot water with MLB investigators because of messages exchanged with a “gambling authority” on Twitter. Crasnick says it is unclear whether […]
Full Story »Collin McHugh (SP, HOU) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Rankings Analysis
CURRENT ADP: 180.3 RANKING STATUS: Undervalued ANALYSIS: The Astros have quietly developed a very solid, young rotation and it all starts with their number one: Collin McHugh. McHugh last season was dominant, pitching to a 2.73 ERA with a 1.02 WHIP and 157 strikeouts in 154.2 innings. McHugh also limited the walks (2.39 BB/9) and […]
Full Story »Week 24 NHL Risers and Fallers for Fantasy Hockey
Hey RotoBallers. Hockey season is coming to an end! Here is my week 24 rundown of NHL Forwards, Defensemen and Goaltenders whose fantasy hockey values have been rising and falling over the past week of action. The rising players can be considered fantasy hockey sleepers or waiver wire pickups, depending on your league size and […]
Full Story »Top Five Hitters Due for a Bounceback in 2015: Fantasy Baseball Predictions
We're Baaaaaaaack! What constitutes a bounceback or rebound year for hitters? For the sake of this list, I’m going to provide you with 10 hitters who should return to career averages or at least provide you with more than they gave in 2014. Below are the first 5 hitters who should return you great “value” […]
Full Story »Auction Draft Strategy: How to Manage Your Budget
We previous looked at Part 1 (How to Prepare for Auction Drafts) and Part 2 (Five Key Mistakes to Avoid Making) of our Auction Draft Strategy series. Today we look at how to budget your team's salary. The most important strategy for auction drafts is how to budget your allowance. Keeping track of how your dollars are […]
Full Story »Top 5 First Basemen: 2015 Dynasty League Rankings
I’m always considering new, different and creative ways to deliver fantasy baseball theory to the masses. I want to try and push the fantasy baseball envelope. For instance, this week, I will be offering my Top five 1B Dynasty Keepers in old fashioned, typed out, words that you can read. In addition, I will perform the story in […]
Full Story »Top Five Second Base Sleepers for 2015: Hitters Who Will Outperform Their ADP
Five Undervalued Second Basemen for 2015 You've got the strongest pitching staff in your league. Your outfield is stacked. You make sure to pick up a catcher early, pick up a hard-hitting first baseman, and - oh no - all of the decent second basemen are gone. It's common knowledge that one must focus […]
Full Story »Waiver Wire Pickups, Adds and Sleepers for Fantasy Hockey (Week 24)
Hockey season is winding down! Here is my week 24 edition of the fantasy hockey waiver wire. Below are a few skaters at each position that can help steer your fantasy hockey team toward a championship. Whether your fantasy hockey team is dealing with injuries or lack of production, these NHL players will help you […]
Full Story »NFL & NCAA Weekly Recap: Rulebook Review
Well, the NFL has been having fun at its annual owners' meetings, wherein changes to the rulebook are discussed for upcoming seasons. And if you're talking about rulebook technicalities, you just know the New England Patriots can't be far behind! NFL Rules Patriots' Illegal Formation Shenanigans Illegal The Patriots, everybody. If they had a […]
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